Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research